Wild Fork Homestead Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
The South Dade Chamber of Commerce proudly joined Wild Fork in celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its Homestead location, welcoming a new retail experience to the growing South Dade business community. Located at 2933 NE 8th Street in Homestead, Wild Fork brings its wide selection of quality meats, seafood, and specialty items […]
Business Tip: Before the Storm, Build the System
For South Florida businesses, hurricane season is more than a weather concern. It is an operations concern, a communication concern, and a customer-service concern. The strongest businesses are not the ones that wait until a storm is named. They are the ones that prepare before there is pressure. This month, every small business should complete […]
Business Tip of the Month: Show Up with a Strategy
Chamber events are more than places to “network.” They are opportunities to build visibility, strengthen relationships, and create new business momentum. Before attending an event, take a few minutes to set a simple goal. Are you hoping to meet three new people? Reconnect with a past contact? Introduce your services to a potential partner? Invite […]
Celebrating America’s Everglades in Washington, D.C.
The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of partners, board members, and clean water advocates to Washington, D.C. for a powerful two days of celebration and conversation in support of America’s Everglades. From a memorable evening at the National Archives Museum to a full day of meetings on Capitol Hill, the message remains clear: Everglades Restoration Is […]
Pinecrest’s Mayor-Elect Decided as Qualifying Period Ends
The following candidates have qualified for the open Village of Pinecrest Council seats: Pursuant to Section 5.1(h) of the Village Charter, Shannon del Prado has been automatically elected to the office of Mayor and, therefore, her name will not appear on the November 3 ballot. For more information about the Village’s 2026 municipal election on […]
Recipe of the Month: Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cooler
Ingredients Instructions Blend the watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, and mint until smooth. Strain if desired, then pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a mint sprig or watermelon wedge and serve immediately.
Miami-Dade Schools to Report on Early Learning Progress
Miami-Dade County families could soon get a clearer picture of how the school district’s youngest learners are doing. At the June 17 School Board meeting, board member Luisa Santos won approval for a request asking the Superintendent to report on the district’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Excellence Framework. The report will look at enrollment trends, […]
Miami-Dade Schools to Update Families on Healthy Food Plan
Healthy school meals are getting a closer look in Miami-Dade. At the June 17 School Board meeting, board member Luisa Santos won approval for a request asking the Superintendent to report on the district’s Food for the Future Framework by October 2026. The update will review the past year of work to improve student nutrition, […]
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Recognized for Highest 2025-26 FAFSA Completion Rate in the State
As Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) celebrates its high school commencement ceremonies this week, the district has earned a major victory: M-DCPS currently holds the highest FAFSA completion rate in the state at 59.8%, according to the 2025-2026 Florida FAFSA Challenge results recently released by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN). This rate is notably […]
Welcoming Fertile Earth Worm Farm to the South Dade Chamber of Commerce
The South Dade Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Fertile Earth Worm Farm to our growing Chamber community. Fertile Earth is an innovative composting company dedicated to helping South Florida reimagine the way organic waste is processed to benefit local communities and the environment directly. Through sustainable practices and advanced technology, Fertile Earth transforms […]